Indiana Football: Week 2 Availability Report for Western Illinois Game

Players Expected to Miss the Game

Indiana football will be without several key players when they take on Western Illinois on Saturday. Quarterback Connor Bazelak and tight end AJ Barner are both sidelined with injuries. Bazelak is dealing with a foot injury, while Barner is nursing an ankle injury.

In addition to Bazelak and Barner, wide receiver Javon Swinton and cornerbackTiawan Mullen are also expected to miss the game. Swinton is dealing with a shoulder injury, while Mullen is out with a foot injury.

Players Questionable for the Game

Several other Indiana players are questionable for the game against Western Illinois. Running back Shaun Shivers and wide receiver Cam Camper are both dealing with leg injuries. Shivers is listed as day-to-day, while Camper is considered probable.

Defensive end DeMarcus Elliott and linebacker Aaron Casey are also questionable for the game. Elliott is dealing with a back injury, while Casey is nursing a hamstring injury.

Players Expected to Play

The majority of Indiana's roster is expected to be available for the game against Western Illinois. Quarterback Jack Tuttle is expected to start in place of Bazelak, while tight end James Bomba will take over for Barner. Wide receiver Emery Simmons and cornerback Josh Sanguinetti are also expected to start.

Impact of Injuries on the Game

The injuries to Bazelak and Barner are a significant blow to Indiana's offense. Bazelak was the team's starting quarterback last season, while Barner is one of the team's top pass-catching threats. The injuries to Swinton and Mullen are also a concern, as they are both key members of the team's passing game.